"The Paternoster Ruby" by Charles Edmonds Walk is an early 20th-century murder mystery that centers on the death of a rich financier named Felix Page, whose life was intertwined with a precious gem. Detective Swift investigates the crime, encountering Alexander Burke, the composed private secretary, and Royal Maillot, a young lawyer with a hidden plan, both present when Page was killed. As the investigation develops, ideas of strong desire and dishonesty emerge, especially in connection to the Paternoster ruby and how dangerous it can be to want things too much. The rivalry between Page, his nephew, and another man named Fluette mixes dangerously with the mystery of the ruby, revealing layers of lies and strong desire.
The Paternoster Ruby
By Charles Edmonds Walk
In a house full of secrets, a detective must unravel a web of ambition and betrayal to find a killer and the coveted gem they sought.
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